Not caring about what you think is a sign of mental illness? Theres a social status among many subcultures that eschew mainstream social structure. Bikers have

Not caring about what you think is a sign of mental illness? Theres a social status among many subcultures that eschew mainstream social structure. Bikers have their status signals. Hippies have theirs. Theres probably a subculture of people out there who view this man with envy, as having a sort of monk like, unattainable discipline. Thats status, just not the kind you'd go for. Leeching off the kindness of others is about where I'd agree with you, beyond that, leaving wider society to its fate and going on your own is a perfectly respectable decision.